The Steeple-jack's Instructor; Showing the Modern Methods Used by Successful Steeple-jacks

Murray, Clarence James

ISBN 10: 1025179722 / ISBN 13: 9781025179728

Published by Hutson Street Press, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Steeple-jack's Instructor; Showing the Modern Methods Used by Successful Steeple-jacks
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025179722
• ISBN 13: 9781025179728
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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"The Steeple-jack's Instructor" offers a fascinating glimpse into the techniques and practices employed by steeple-jacks in the early 20th century. Authored by Clarence James. Murray, this book details the modern methods used to scale and maintain towering structures. A valuable resource for understanding the historical aspects of civil engineering and architectural maintenance, it provides insights into a specialized trade that played a crucial role in the construction and preservation of landmarks. The book serves as a historical record of the tools, skills, and daring required of those who worked at great heights, ensuring the longevity of some of our most iconic buildings.

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